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Signs like this one, at 263 St. Laurent Blvd., will likely become more commong once the new municipal zoning bylaw is finalized, likely sometime in 2025. Photo: Doug Banks

City zoning bylaw overhaul could shake up Manor Park

Manor Park may be confronted with some remodelling after the city’s recent announcement about zoning bylaws. The City of Ottawa… Continue reading “City zoning bylaw overhaul could shake up Manor Park”

Signs like this one, at 263 St. Laurent Blvd., will likely become more commong once the new municipal zoning bylaw is finalized, likely sometime in 2025. Photo: Doug Banks

City’s new zoning bylaw

The City of Ottawa has been working on a new zoning bylaw since early 2021. What is a zoning bylaw?… Continue reading “City’s new zoning bylaw”

The Manor Park Community Association sent this open letter to the federal minister of the environment in response to his comments in light of continued plans to build a sixth interprovincial crossing. Screenshot from National Capital Commission website

MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment

Community association responds to minister’s comment on new roadway construction in light of ongoing technical tests for new interprovinical bridge

(Editor’s note: On October 25, the Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) sent the following letter via email to federal Minister… Continue reading “MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment”

Transit is always a hot topic. It's sure to continue to be as OC Transpo faces rising costs, rail troubles and declining ridership. Photo: Wes Smiderle

Community hot topics

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic sums up city issues affecting the community

Hello friends and neighbours. The year 2023 is winding down and snow is certainly soon to arrive. It’s gloomy today… Continue reading “Community hot topics”

The Sumac Footbridge was installed by the National Capital Commission last year to replace a makeshift bridge that was torn down due to safety concerns. Photo: Doug Banks

Blasdell bridge receives official name

Manor Park Community Council Director Kelsey McMahon explains the rationale behind the new name

The recently-installed pedestrian bridge at Blasdell Ave. is about to officially have a new name: Sumac Footbridge. This name is… Continue reading “Blasdell bridge receives official name”

Screenshot of NCC map of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park study area, extending from Orleans west to Rockcliffe.

NCC plan for George-Étienne park includes Mile Circle

Open house on conceptual plan to be held Wednesday February 15

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is continuing public consultations next week to develop plans for Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park, including… Continue reading “NCC plan for George-Étienne park includes Mile Circle”

The National Capital Commission is holding an open house Wednesday February 15 about as part of a plan to "enhance access to the [Ottawa] river and animate key public spaces within" Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park. Residents can also submit online comments until Sunday February 19.

NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently planning the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park and we’re looking for your feedback! In… Continue reading “NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park”